Wearable Speaker Module Power Transmission Overlap

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Solution Overview

Problem

Wearable electronic devices face noise interference from magnetic fields generated by nearby power lines, affecting speaker performance due to the close proximity of power lines and speaker components.

Innovation Solution

A wearable electronic device design where at least a portion of the power transmission structure overlaps the central area of the speaker's coil, reducing the magnetic field imbalance and subsequent noise interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If the power line and speaker are disposed near to each other to save space, then the device can be miniaturized, but noise is introduced to the speaker due to magnetic field interference

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice sizeVSAvoidmagnetic field interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent positions the power transmission structure to overlap the central area of the speaker coil, converting the harmful magnetic field interference into a beneficial balancing effect. The magnetic field from the power line counteracts the imbalance caused by the coil's winding structure, reducing overall interference noise while maintaining compact device dimensions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

2Object-affected harmful factors

If the power transmission structure is positioned away from the speaker coil to reduce interference, then magnetic field imbalance is reduced, but the device complexity increases due to space constraints

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemagnetic field imbalanceVSAvoidspatial arrangement complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs asymmetric positioning of the power transmission structure, deliberately placing it to overlap the central area of the speaker coil rather than maintaining symmetric or distant positioning. This asymmetric arrangement creates a specific magnetic field distribution that balances the coil's inherent asymmetry, reducing interference without requiring complex spatial planning

Inventive Principle:
Principle #4Asymmetry

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This configuration effectively minimizes noise generated by electromagnetic interference, enhancing the speaker's performance and overall user experience in wearable electronic devices.

Implementation Method 1

a speaker module disposed in the housing and including a conductive plate and a coil surrounding the plate

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

noise may be introduced to the speaker due to a magnetic field generated by the nearby power line

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic interference: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS12174389B2Wearable electronic device comprising speaker module
Publication Date: 2024.12.24 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A wearable electronic device is disclosed herein. The device includes a housing, a light output module disposed in the housing and configured to output an image, a speaker module disposed in the housing, the speaker module including a conductive plate and a coil surrounding the plate, a battery disposed in the housing, and a power transmission structure disposed in the housing, and configured to transmit power from the battery to the light output module, wherein at least a portion of the power transmission structure is disposed above the plate.